Custom Metal Foundry Casting Service for A380 ADC12 Aluminum Gravity Casting Enclosure

Our custom metal foundry specializes in A380 and ADC12 aluminum gravity casting services for precision enclosure manufacturing. This advanced casting method produces components with superior mechanical properties, excellent dimensional accuracy, and enhanced structural integrity for demanding industrial applications.

Material Specifications
A380 Aluminum Alloy

• Composition: Silicon 7.5-9.5%, Copper 3-4%, Iron ≤1.3%

• Excellent fluidity and casting characteristics

• Good mechanical strength and pressure tightness

• Superior machining capabilities

ADC12 Aluminum Alloy

• Composition: Silicon 9.6-12%, Copper 1.5-3.5%

• Enhanced corrosion resistance

• Improved dimensional stability

• Excellent thermal conductivity

Manufacturing Process
Gravity Casting Technology

1. Mold Design: Custom tooling development using CAD/CAM systems

2. Metal Preparation: Controlled melting at 680-720°C

3. Pouring Process: Manual or automated pouring systems

4. Solidification: Controlled cooling cycle management

5. Heat Treatment: T5 or T6 tempering for enhanced properties

6. Quality Inspection: Comprehensive testing and verification

Performance Characteristics

• Tensile Strength: 220-320 MPa

• Yield Strength: 160-240 MPa

• Elongation: 1-3%

• Hardness: 70-90 HB

• Pressure Tightness: Suitable for hermetic applications

• Surface Quality: Ra 3.2-6.3 μm as-cast

Quality Assurance

• Spectrochemical analysis for material verification

• X-ray inspection for internal defects

• Dimensional verification with CMM

• Pressure testing for sealed enclosures

• Mechanical property testing

• Microstructure analysis

Application Fields
Electronics and Telecommunications

• Communication device enclosures

• Server and network equipment housings

• Power supply units

• Electronic control boxes

Industrial Equipment

• Instrument and meter housings

• Control system enclosures

• Motor and generator casings

• Power distribution boxes

Automotive Components

• Electronic control unit housings

• Sensor and actuator enclosures

• Lighting system components

• Power management units

Technical Advantages

• Design flexibility for complex geometries

• Cost-effective for medium to high volume production

• Excellent surface finish and dimensional accuracy

• Reduced porosity and improved mechanical properties

• Suitable for thin-wall applications (minimum 3mm)

• Enhanced corrosion resistance through surface treatment

Customization Capabilities

• Prototype development and validation

• Design for manufacturability analysis

• Tooling design and fabrication

• Secondary machining operations

• Surface finishing and coating

• Assembly and testing services

Our custom foundry services provide comprehensive solutions for aluminum gravity casting enclosures, combining advanced manufacturing techniques with strict quality control to deliver components that meet the most demanding application requirements. The use of A380 and ADC12 aluminum alloys ensures optimal performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness for various industrial applications.